Modern Indian Baby Boy & Girl Names 2026 – Unique & Trendy

Searching for Indian baby names that are modern yet rooted in culture? This guide covers trending baby girl names Indian and Indian boy names, plus naming trends and tips for new parents.

• What Makes an Indian Baby Name Trend Today?
• How to Choose the Best Baby Name in India?
• Trending Indian Baby Girl Names (A–Z)
• Trending Indian Baby Boy Names (A–Z)
• What Naming Trends Are Popular in 2026?
• Which South Indian Boy Names Are in Demand?
• Which North Indian Baby Girl Names Are Popular?
• Why Does Choosing the Right Name Matter?
• Key Takeaways
• FAQs
• Message from SuperBottoms
  

What Makes an Indian Baby Name Trend Today?

Modern Indian parents are choosing names that are short, meaningful, global, and culturally rooted. Today’s trending names combine elegance with simplicity—reflecting a shift toward names that are easy to pronounce, spiritually deep, and suitable worldwide.

Names influenced by mythology, nature, and modern spellings are especially popular.

How to Choose the Best Baby Name in India?

Choosing a newborn baby name can feel overwhelming, given the infinite options. A good name is meaningful, easy to say, and has emotional resonance. Parents today also consider numerology, initials, and uniqueness while shortlisting names.

Quick tips to pick a beautiful name:

1. Choose names with timeless meaning
2. Opt for short names for global appeal
3. Say the name aloud to check rhythm and flow
4. Review initials to avoid awkward combinations
5. Discuss with family if cultural traditions matter
   

Trending Indian Baby Girl Names (A–Z)

Absolutely! Here are Hindu baby girl names for each letter of the alphabet, along with their meanings:

1. Aadya - First power, Goddess Durga

2. Aanya - Inexhaustible

3. Aaradhya - Worshipped

4. Aarohi - A musical tune

5. Aashna - Beloved

6. Aditi - Mother of gods

7. Advika - World, Earth

8. Ahana - Inner light

9. Akshita - Wonder girl

10. Amrita - Nectar

11. Ananya - Unique

12. Anika - Grace

13. Anjali - Offering

14. Anshika - Minute particle

15. Anvi - One of Devi's names

16. Aparna - Goddess Parvati

17. Aradhana - Worship

18. Arpita - Dedicated

19. Arya - Goddess Parvati

20. Avni – Earth

21. Bhavya - Grand, splendid

22. Bhumi - Earth

23. Barkha - Rain

24. Bhavika - Cheerful expression

25. Bindiya - A dot on the forehead

26. Bhairavi - Goddess Durga

27. Bhagwati - Goddess Durga

28. Bhagya - Fate

29. Bhargavi - Goddess Parvati

30. Bhavana - Feelings, sentiments

31. Bhavi - Emotional

32. Bhumika - Earth

33. Bindu - Point

34. Brinda - Tulsi (holy basil)

35. Brija - Seed

36. Brinda - Tulsi (holy basil)

37. Buddhi - Intellect

38. Bushra - Good omen

39. Bitali - Latha between two phases

40. Bandhavi - Who loves to make friends

41. Chhavi - Reflection, image

42. Charvi - Beautiful

43. Chetna - Power of intellect

44. Chandni - Moonlight

45. Charu - Beautiful

46. Chitrali - A row of pictures

47. Chitrangada - Arjuna's wife

48. Chitrita - Pictorial

49. Chitra - Picture

50. Charulekha - Beautiful picture

51. Charulata - Beautiful creeper

52. Charulekha - Beautiful picture

53. Chhaya - Shadow

54. Chinmayi - Supreme consciousness

55. Chiti - Love

56. Chitkala - Knowledge of art

57. Chitramayi - Consisting of pictures

58. Chitrani - River Ganga

59. Chitrlekha - As beautiful as a painting

60. Chudaamani - Crest jewel

61. Divya - Divine luster

62. Diya - Lamp

63. Disha - Direction

64. Deepika - Little light

65. Devika - Little goddess

66. Drishti - Vision

67. Dakshina - South

68. Darika - Maiden

69. Darshana - Observation

70. Deepali - Collection of lamps

71. Deepshikha - Flame

72. Devanshi - Divine part

73. Dhara - Flow

74. Dhriti - Courage, morale

75. Dhruvi - Firm

76. Diksha - Initiation

77. Dipika - A little lamp

78. Divija - Born in heaven

79. Dravie - Strong

80. Durga - Goddess Parvati

81. Esha - Goddess Parvati

82. Ekta - Unity

83. Ekakshika - One eyed

84. Ekana - Lord Vishnu

85. Ekantika - Singly devoted

86. Ekavali - Single string of pearls

87. Ekavira - Daughter of Shiva

88. Ekishi - Primary Goddess

89. Eksitha - Wonder girl

90. Elakshi - A woman with bright eyes

91. Elina - Pure, intelligent

92. Elisha - Noble, truthful

93. Ellora - Sacred temple

94. Ena - Strength

95. Enakshi - Deer-eyed

96. Endira - Goddess Lakshmi

97. Eniya - Well born

98. Eravati - Electric thunder

99. Erina - Beautiful lady

100. Eshita - One who desires

101. Falguni - Born in Phalguna

102. Firoza - Turquoise

103. Fulki - Spark

104. Falak - Sky

105. Faheema - Intelligent

106. Faiza - Victorious

107. Farina - Fairy

108. Farwa - Wealth

109. Fariya - Excellent

110. Fiza - Breeze

111. Fulmala - Garland

112. Fulrani - Queen of flowers

113. Firozah - Turquoise

114. Fritha - Peaceful

115. Fulwanti - Flower like

116. Faloni - In charge

117. Falguni - Beautiful

118. Falguni - The day of full moon

119. Fariyaad - Appeal

120. Firojja - Turquoise

121. Gauri - Fair complexioned

122. Gayatri - Mother of the Vedas

123. Geetika - A little song

124. Ganga - Holy river

125. Garima - Warmth

126. Girija - Goddess Parvati

127. Gitanjali - Collection of songs

128. Gopika - Milkmaid friends of Krishna

129. Gunjan - Humming

130. Gunvati - Virtuous

131. Gitanjali - Melodious tribute

132. Giva - Hill

133. Gomati - Name of a river

134. Gool - Flower

135. Gorochana - Goddess Parvati

136. Grishma - Warmth

137. Gunita - Virtuous

138. Gurjari - A Raagini

139. Gyaana - Full of knowledge

140. Gyatri - A vedic chant

141. Hita - Lovable, desired

142. Hema - Golden

143. Hansika - Swan

144. Harshita - Joyful

145. Heer - Diamond

146. Hemangi - Golden body

147. Himani - Goddess Parvati

148. Hiral - Lustrous

149. Hitaishi - Well wisher

150. Hridya - Heart

151. Hamsini - Who rides a swan

152. Harinakshi - Doe eyed

153. Haripriya - Beloved of Vishnu

154. Harshini - Happy

155. Hemakshi - Golden eyed

156. Hemlata - Golden creeper

157. Hima - Snow

158. Hitaishi - Well wisher

159. Hradini - Lightning

160. Hrishita - Bringing happiness

161. Ira - Earth

162. Indrani - Wife of Indra

163. Ishita - Desired

164. Iksha - Sight

165. Indira - Goddess Lakshmi

166. Indu - Moon

167. Ipsita - Desired

168. Iravati - Lightning

169. Isha - Goddess Parvati

170. Ishani - Goddess Parvati

171. Ikshita - Visible

172. Ila - Earth

173. Indrakshi - One with beautiful eyes

174. Inika - Small earth

175. Ipsha - Desire

176. Ishika - An arrow

177. Ishwari - Goddess

178. Iti - End

179. Ivana - God's gracious gift

180. Iyali - Music

181. Jhanvi - Ganga river

182. Jiya - Sweet heart

183. Jyoti - Light

184. Jeevika - Water

185. Janaki - Sita

186. Jaya - Victory

187. Jivika - Source of life

188. Joshita - Pleased

189. Juhi - A flower

190. Jagriti - Awakening

191. Jalaja - Lotus

192. Jamini - Night

193. Janvika - Dispeller of ignorance

194. Jasleen - Absorbed in praises of God

195. Jasmina - Flower

196. Jayanti - Victorious

197. Jeevika - Water

198. Jhilmil - Sparkling

199. Jigyasa - Curiosity

200. Jivanta - Giving life

201. Kavya - Poetry

202. Kajal - Eyeliner

203. Kirti - Fame

204. Kashvi - Shining

205. Kamya - Capable

206. Kalpana - Imagination

207. Kamini - Beautiful woman

208. Kanika - Atom

209. Karishma - Miracle

210. Kashika - The shiny one

211. Kasturi - Musk

212. Ketaki - Cream colored flower

213. Kinjal - River bank

214. Kiran - Ray of light

215. Kripa - Mercy

216. Krisha - Divine

217. Kumudini - Lotus pond

218. Lakshmi - Goddess of wealth

219. Lavanya - Grace, beauty

220. Lila - Divine play

221. Lipika - Small letter

222. Lisha - Noble kind

223. Lolita - Ruby

224. Laboni - Graceful

225. Lajja - Modesty

226. Lajvanti - Modest

227. Lalima - Beauty of dawn

228. Lata - Creeper

229. Lavali - Clove

230. Lekha - Writing

231. Likita - Written

232. Lolaksi - A power of Lord Ganesh

233. Loshana - Combination of rose and anna

234. Lovanshi - Attractiveness

235. Lubhani - Tempting

236. Lunasha - Beauty of flower

237. Luvleen - Absorbed in love

238. Meera - Devotee of Krishna

239. Mahi - Earth

240. Manvi - Humble

241. Manya - Worthy of honor

242. Medha - Intellect

243. Megha - Cloud

244. Mishka - Gift of love

245. Mohini - Most beautiful

246. Mridula - Soft

247. Mukti - Liberation

248. Madhavi - Sweet

249. Madhurima - Sweetness

250. Mahika - Earth

251. Maitreyi - Learned woman

252. Manisha - Desire

253. Manjari - A bunch

254. Mayuri - Peahen

255. Meghana - Cloud

256. Mohana - Attractive

257. Mythili - Sita

258. Navya - Young, praiseworthy

259. Naina - Eyes

260. Nandini - Daughter

261. Niharika - Dew drops

262. Nikita - Earth

263. Nilima - Blue

264. Niranjana - Goddess Durga

265. Nisha - Night

266. Niyati - Destiny

267. Nritya - Dance

268. Namrata - Modesty

269. Nandita - Happy

270. Narayani - Goddess Lakshmi

271. Navneet - Fresh butter

272. Nayana - Eyes

273. Neela - Blue

274. Neerja - Lotus

275. Neha - Love

276. Netra - Eyes

277. Nidhi - Treasure

278. Ojasvi - Bright

279. Omisha - Birth and death

280. Omana - Woman

281. Oorja - Energy

282. Oorvi - Earth

283. Oshin - Ocean

284. Ovi - Holy message of marathi saint

285. Ovia - Painting

286. Ojaswini - Lustrous

287. Omala - Earth

288. Omkari - Religious word Om

289. Omana - A woman

290. Omvati - Sacred, having the power of Om

291. Onella - Light

292. Orpita - Offering

293. Oshadhi - Glow

294. Oyshee - Divine

295. Oyshi - Divine

296. Oyswarya - Wealth

297. Priya - Beloved

298. Pooja - Prayer

299. Prachi - Morning

300. Pragya - Wisdom

301. Pranali - System

302. Pratibha - Intelligence

303. Preeti - Love

304. Prisha - Beloved, loving, God's gift

305. Puja - Prayer

306. Purnima - Full moon night

307. Padmaja - Born of lotus

308. Pallavi - New leaves

309. Panchi - Bird

310. Parul - Graceful

311. Pavani - Pure

312. Payal - Anklet

313. Poorvi - Eastern

314. Prerna - Inspiration

315. Punita - Pure

316. Purvi - A classical melody

317. Qiana - Gracious

318. Riya - Singer

319. Radha - Beloved of Krishna

320. Rashi - Collection of wealth

321. Ragini - Melody

322. Rajani - Night

323. Rajvi - Princess

324. Ramya - Beautiful

325. Rani - Queen

326. Rashmi - Ray of light

327. Reva - River

328. Rachana - Creation

329. Radhika - Successful

330. Rajashree - Royal glory

331. Rajeswari - Goddess Parvati

332. Rakhi - Thread of protection

333. Rama - Goddess Lakshmi

334. Ranjana - Entertainment

335. Rati - Delight

336. Raveena - Sunny

337. Revati - A star

338. Saanvi - Goddess Lakshmi

339. Sakshi - Witness

340. Saloni - Beautiful

341. Samiksha - Analysis

342. Sanika - Flute

343. Sanjana - Gentle

344. Sarika - Myna bird

345. Shreya - Auspicious

346. Shristi - Creation

347. Shweta - Fair complexioned

348. Sadhana - Worship

349. Sahana - Patience

350. Samaira - Enchanting

351. Samhita - A vedic text

352. Sandhya - Evening

353. Sanskriti - Culture

354. Sarita - River

355. Seema - Boundary

356. Shaili - Style

357. Shivani - Goddess Parvati

358. Tanvi - Slender

359. Tara - Star

360. Trisha - Thirst

361. Tulsi - Holy basil

362. Tamanna - Wish

363. Tanaya - Daughter

364. Tanisha - Ambition

365. Tapasi - A female ascetic

366. Tarini - Savior

367. Tejal - Lustrous

368. Tejaswini - Lustrous

369. Tilottama - Best of nymphs

370. Toshani - Satisfaction

371. Trayi - Intellect

372. Triambika - Goddess Parvati

373. Tridhara - River Ganga

374. Triguna - Maya, Goddess Durga

375. Trilochana - Goddess Parvati

376. Tripurasundari - Goddess Parvati

377. Trishna - Desire

378. Uma - Goddess Parvati

379. Unnati - Progress

380. Upasana - Worship

381. Urvi - Earth

382. Usha - Dawn

383. Udita - One who has risen

384. Ujjwala - Bright

385. Ulka - Meteor

386. Unjali - Offering

387. Unmika - Wave

388. Upama - Comparison

389. Urjita - Energized

390. Urvashi - Celestial maiden

391. Utkarsha - Advancement

392. Utpalavati - Lotus

393. Utsavi - Festive

394. Uttara - North star

395. Uttiya - A name in Buddhist literature

396. Utsuka - Eager

397. Uvani - Earth

398. Vaishnavi - Goddess Parvati

399. Vandana - Salutation

400. Varsha - Rain

401. Vasudha - Earth

402. Vedika - Altar

403. Vibha - Radiance

404. Vidya - Knowledge

405. Vinaya - Modest

406. Vinita - Humble

407. Vrinda - Tulsi (holy basil)

408. Vamika - Goddess Durga

409. Vani - Speech

410. Varali - Cloud

411. Varuni - Goddess Lakshmi

412. Vasundhara - Earth

413. Veena - Musical instrument

414. Vibhuti - Wealth

415. Vichitra - Unique

416. Vidushi - Learned

417. Vijaya - Victory

418. Waniya - Gift of God

419. Wilona - Desired

420. Wimala - Pure

421. Xenia - Hospitable

422. Yamini - Night

423. Yashasvi - Famous

424. Yami - Restraint

425. Yashita - Fame

426. Yogita - Enchanted

427. Yukta - Endowed

428. Yamika - Night

429. Yashica - Success

430. Yashodhara - Mother of Gautam Buddha

431. Yasmin - Jasmine

432. Yasti - Slim

433. Yati - Goddess Durga

434. Yogeeta - A female devotee

435. Yogini - A female practitioner of Yoga

436. Yogyata - Worthiness

437. Yoshita - Lady

438. Yuvati - Young lady

439. Yuvika - Young woman

440. Yutika - Flower

441. Yuti - Union

442. Zara - Princess

443. Zoya - Alive

444. Zalak - Instant appearance

445. Zeenat - Beauty

446. Zankhana - Deep desire

447. Zulekha - Brilliant beauty

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Trending Indian Baby Boy Names (A–Z)

Here are the most popular Indian baby boy names for 2026

1. Aarav - Peaceful, musical sound

2. Aaryan - Noble, honorable

3. Advik - Unique

4. Atharv - Lord Ganesha, knowledge

5. Arjun - Bright, shining, fair

6. Abhay - Fearless

7. Aditya - Sun

8. Akshay - Indestructible, immortal

9. Ansh - Portion

10. Ayush - Long life

11. Aadesh - Command

12. Aadit - Peak

13. Aadrik - Mountain between two valleys

14. Aadvik - Unique

15. Aahan - Dawn

16. Aakarsh - Attraction

17. Aalok - Cry of victory

18. Aamod - Pleasure

19. Aanand - Joy

20. Aarush - First ray of sun

21. Bhavin - Winner

22. Bharat - India

23. Bhargav - Lord Shiva

24. Bhanu - Sun

25. Bhavesh - Lord of emotions

26. Bhagirath - One who brought Ganga

27. Bhaskar - Sun

28. Bhautik - Real

29. Bhavik - Devoted

30. Bhupendra - King of earth

31. Balaji - Lord Vishnu

32. Baldev - Powerful God

33. Balendra - Lord Krishna

34. Balendu - Young moon

35. Balveer - Strong soldier

36. Bandhu - Friend

37. Barkha - Rain

38. Barun - Lord of the sea

39. Basant - Spring

40. Bodhi - Enlightenment

41. Chirag - Lamp

42. Chaitanya - Consciousness

43. Chandan - Sandalwood

44. Charvik - Intelligent

45. Chetan - Consciousness

46. Chidambar - One who has sky as his clothes

47. Chinmay - Full of knowledge

48. Chintan - Thought

49. Chitragupta - God of secrets

50. Chitrak - Painter

51. Chitransh - Artist

52. Chitrarath - Having a bright chariot

53. Chitresh - Moon

54. Chitwan - Attention

55. Chudamani - Crest jewel

56. Charudatta - Born of beauty

57. Chandrakant - Loved by the moon

58. Charuvil - Intelligent

59. Chandanpreet - Sandalwood lover

60. Chaitvik - Consciousness

61. Darshan - Vision

62. Dev - God

63. Dhruv - Pole star, constant

64. Divyansh - Divine part

65. Deepak - Lamp

66. Devansh - Part of God

67. Dhairya - Patience

68. Dhananjay - Arjuna

69. Dhanesh - Lord of wealth

70. Dhanraj - King of wealth

71. Dhanvin - Lord Shiva

72. Dharm - Religion

73. Dharmendra - King of religion

74. Dharmesh - Lord of religion

75. Dhaval - Fair complexioned

76. Dheeraj - Patience

77. Dhiren - Strong

78. Dhrish - Vision

79. Dhritiman - Patient

80. Dhyan - Meditation

81. Eklavya - Student who learned archery by himself

82. Eshaan - Lord Shiva

83. Eshwar - God

84. Ehan - Expected

85. Ekansh - Whole

86. Ekavir - Bravest of the brave

87. Ekram - Respect

88. Eksha - Vision

89. Ekshith - Name of a Goddess

90. Ekshvaku - A king

91. Ektar - One stringed

92. Elesh - Lord of the earth

93. Elilarasan - King

94. Elilvendan - Respectable king

95. Elumalai - Lord Venkateswara

96. Emaad - Pillar

97. Emaansh - Part of the universe

98. Eman - Faith

99. Emil - Industrious

100. Emmadi - Name of a God

101. Falak - Sky

102. Falgun - Born in the Hindu month Falgun

103. Fateh - Victory

104. Fravash - Guardian angel

105. Fulraj - King of flowers

106. Fanish - Lord Shiva

107. Fulchand - Full moon

108. Fulel - Sweet smell

109. Fulin - Blooming

110. Fulkit - Blossomed

111. Fulwinder - Flower of wind

112. Foni - Worthy

113. Fravardin - Guardian

114. Frithiv - Earth

115. Fulinath - Lord of flowers

116. Fulwan - Garden

117. Ganesh - Lord of obstacles

118. Gaurav - Pride, honor

119. Girish - Lord of mountains (Shiva)

120. Gautam - Lord Buddha

121. Govind - Lord Krishna

122. Gopal - Cowherd

123. Gaurik - Lord Shiva

124. Gunin - Virtuous

125. Gagan - Sky

126. Gambhir - Deep

127. Gandhali - Sweet scent

128. Gandharv - Musician

129. Gandhik - Fragrance

130. Garud - Eagle

131. Garvish - Pride

132. Gauransh - Part of Gauri

133. Gatik - Fast

134. Gatish - Lord of motion

135. Gauravendra - Lord of pride

136. Gavesh - Search

137. Harsh - Joy, delight

138. Himanshu - Moon

139. Harish - Lord Shiva

140. Hanuman - Devotee of Lord Rama

141. Hitesh - Lord of goodness

142. Hemant - Winter

143. Harshit - Joyful

144. Hridhaan - Heart

145. Hiren - Gem

146. Harshil - Joyful

147. Hardik - Heartfelt

148. Haripreet - Loved by Hari

149. Harishankar - Shiva and Vishnu combined

150. Harivansh - Belonging to Hari's family

151. Harshvardhan - One who increases joy

152. Hemadri - Golden mountain

153. Hemang - One with golden body

154. Hemraj - King of gold

155. Hetansh - Part of love

156. Himesh - King of snow

157. Indrajeet - Conqueror of Indra

158. Ishaan - Lord Shiva, sun

159. Indra - King of gods

160. Ishan - Sun

161. Indivar - Blue lotus

162. Indraneel - Emerald

163. Induj - Moon

164. Indukant - Moon stone

165. Indushekhar - Lord Shiva

166. Inesh - Powerful king

167. Iravan - King of ocean

168. Irenpreet - Lover of peace

169. Irin - King of warriors

170. Irit - Follower of righteousness

171. Irvanth - Lord of ocean

172. Ishir - Fire

173. Ishit - The one who desires to rule

174. Ishwar - God

175. Itish - Such a Lord

176. Ivyan - God's gift

177. Jai - Victory

178. Jatin - Lord Shiva

179. Jeevan - Life

180. Jagdish - Lord of the universe

181. Jatinath - Lord Vishnu

182. Janesh - God

183. Jayant - Victorious

184. Jignesh - Curiosity to research

185. Jinesh - God of victory

186. Jivitesh - God

187. Jagadish - Lord of the universe

188. Jagannath - Lord of the universe

189. Jagatpal - Protector of the world

190. Jagdishwar - Lord of the world

191. Jaimin - Victory

192. Jairen - Victor

193. Jaival - Life giving

194. Jalaj - Lotus

195. Janak - Father of Sita

196. Janardan - Lord Krishna

197. Kabir - Great, powerful

198. Karan - Ear, firstborn

199. Kartik - Name of a month

200. Kunal - Golden

201. Laksh - Aim, goal

202. Lakshman - Prosperous

203. Lalit - Beautiful

204. Lavish - Rich

205. Luv - Son of Lord Rama

206. Lakshit - Distinguished

207. Lohit - Red, made of copper

208. Lajesh - Lord of brilliance

209. Lajith - Conquered

210. Laukik - Worldly

211. Lavleen - Absorbed in love

212. Lekhraj - King of writing

213. Likesh - One who uses words well

214. Lishan - Protector of humans

215. Lithish - Sweet

216. Lokendra - King of the world

217. Loknath - Lord of the world

218. Lomash - A sage

219. Lovish - Heavenly

220. Luvya - Lovable

221. Madhav - Lord Krishna

222. Manav - Man, human

223. Mayank - Moon

224. Mohit - Attracted

225. Manish - God of mind

226. Mihir - Sun

227. Mukul - Bud

228. Manthan - Reflection through study

229. Manohar - Beautiful

230. Mridul - Soft

231. Madhur - Sweet

232. Mahendra - Lord Indra

233. Mahir - Expert

234. Mahesh - Lord Shiva

235. Malay - Sandalwood

236. Mandar - Coral tree

237. Manik - Ruby

238. Manmeet - Friend of mind

239. Mantraj - Sun

240. Marut - Wind

241. Nakul - Name of one of the Pandavas

242. Neil - Champion, cloud

243. Nikhil - Entire, whole

244. Nirav - Quiet, silent

245. Nitin - Master of the right path

246. Naveen - New

247. Nishant - End of night, dawn

248. Niranjan - Pure

249. Nitesh - Lord of law

250. Namit - Bowed down, modest

251. Naman - Salutation

252. Nand - Joyful

253. Nandan - Pleasing

254. Narad - An ancient sage

255. Naresh - King of men

256. Narottam - Best among men

257. Natraj - King of dance, Shiva

258. Navneet - Fresh butter

259. Nidhish - Lord of treasure

260. Nikunj - Bower

261. Omkar - Sound of Om

262. Om - Sacred sound

263. Ojas - Lustrous

264. Ojasvi - Strong

265. Omraj - King of Om

266. Omesh - Lord of Om

267. Omanand - Joy of Om

268. Omprakash - Light of Om

269. Omshankar - Combination of Om and Shankar

270. Onkar - One who has the form of Om

271. Oorjit - Possessing vital power

272. Oorjith - Energized

273. Opal - Precious stone

274. Opash - Shining

275. Oviyaan - Artist

276. Ovin - Beautiful

277. Ojaswin - Lustrous

278. Omakar - Sacred sound

279. Omik - Sacred sound

280. Omswaroop - Embodiment of Om

281. Parth - Arjuna

282. Pranav - Sacred syllable Om

283. Pratham - First

284. Prithvi - Earth

285. Prakash - Light

286. Piyush - Nectar

287. Prateek - Symbol

288. Punit - Pure

289. Pushkar - Lotus

290. Pulkit - Happy

291. Padmanabh - Lord Vishnu

292. Palash - A flowering tree

293. Pankaj - Lotus

294. Paras - Touchstone

295. Paresh - Supreme Lord

296. Parikshit - Tested

297. Parin - Round

298. Paritosh - Satisfaction

299. Parmeet - Supreme wisdom

300. Pavak - Fire

301. Qabil - Capable

302. Qadar - Destiny

303. Qudrat - Power

304. Qareeb - Near

305. Raghav - Lord Rama

306. Rahul - Efficient

307. Raj - Rule, kingdom

308. Rajeev - Blue lotus

309. Ramesh - Lord Vishnu

310. Ranveer - Hero of battle

311. Rohan - Ascending

312. Rohit - Red

313. Rudraksh - Lord Shiva's eyes

314. Rishi - Sage

315. Raghavendra - Lord Rama

316. Rajat - Silver

317. Rajendra - King of kings

318. Rajiv - Achiever

319. Rakshit - Protected

320. Raman - Pleasing

321. Ramit - Loved

322. Ranjit - Victorious

323. Ratish - God of love

324. Ravindra - Sun

325. Sagar - Ocean

326. Samar - Battle

327. Samarth - Capable

328. Sanjay - Victorious

329. Saransh - Summary

330. Sarvesh - Lord of all

331. Satvik - Pure, virtuous

332. Shaurya - Bravery, valor

333. Shiva - Lord of destruction

334. Shivansh - Part of Lord Shiva

335. Shreyas - Superior, best

336. Siddharth - One who has accomplished goal

337. Somesh - Moon god

338. Sparsh - Touch

339. Suraj - Sun

340. Sameer - Wind

341. Sankalp - Resolve

342. Santosh - Satisfaction

343. Saral - Simple

344. Sarang - Deer

345. Tanmay - Absorbed

346. Tanuj - Son

347. Tarun - Young

348. Tejas - Radiance

349. Tilak - Spot of auspiciousness

350. Trilok - Three worlds

351. Tushar - Dew

352. Tamish - God of darkness

353. Tanay - Son

354. Tanvir - Strong

355. Tapas - Penance

356. Tarakesh - Starry hair

357. Tarunendra - Lord of youth

358. Tathagat - Buddha

359. Teerth - Holy place

360. Tejesh - Lord of brilliance

361. Thaman - Name of a God

362. Tharak - Star

363. Thavanesh - Lord Shiva

364. Timir - Darkness

365. Uday - Rise

366. Utkarsh - Prosperity, awakening

367. Umesh - Lord Shiva

368. Upendra - Lord Vishnu

369. Urvish - King of earth

370. Utsav - Festival

371. Ujjwal - Bright

372. Umang - Enthusiasm

373. Unmesh - Revelation

374. Upamanyu - Student of a sage

375. Uraaz - Born of strength

376. Urav - Excitement

377. Urjit - Energized

378. Urshita - Firm

379. Ushakant - Sun

380. Ushir - First light

381. Utpal - Lotus

382. Utkar - Awake 1

383. Uttam - Best

384. Uttiya - A name in Buddhist literature

385. Varun - Lord of water

386. Vedant - Ultimate knowledge of Vedas

387. Vihaan - Dawn, morning

388. Vijay - Victory

389. Vikram - Valor

390. Vineet - Humble

391. Vivaan - Full of life

392. Vansh - Generation

393. Vardhan - Increasing

394. Vasu - Wealth

395. Ved - Sacred knowledge

396. Veer - Brave

397. Vibhav - Friend

398. Vidyut - Lightning

399. Vimal - Pure

400. Vinay - Modesty

401. Vipul - Abundant

402. Viraj - Resplendent

403. Vishwa - World

404. Vivek - Wisdom

405. Waman - Short one

406. Wamdev - Name of Lord Shiva

407. Wamesh - Lord Shiva

408. Wanmay - Pervading the universe

409. Warad - Fire

410. Warun - Lord of the sea

411. Wasudev - Lord Krishna

412. Watish - Lord of ocean

413. Wayaman - One who is always on the way

414. Wayu - Wind

415. Weer - Brave

416. Widhish - Lord Vishnu

417. Wijay - Victory

418. Wikram - Valor

419. Wimad - Sober

420. Wiraaj - Splendid

421. Wishal - Huge

422. Wratik - One who is thoughtful

423. Yash - Glory, success

424. Yuvraj - Prince

425. Yogesh - Lord of Yoga

426. Yashwant - Glorious

427. Yatin - Devotee

428. Yogendra - God of yoga

429. Yograj - Great ascetic

430. Yashpal - Glorious protector

431. Yadunandan - Lord Krishna

432. Yaduvir - Lord Krishna

433. Yamir - Moon

434. Yamuna - Sacred river

435. Yashasvi - Famous

436. Yashodhan - Rich in fame

437. Yatindra - Lord Indra

438. Yatish - Lord of devotees

439. Yavan - Quick, swift

440. Yayin - Lord Shiva

441. Yojit - Planner

442. Yukt - Prosperous

443. Zubin - Rare name

444. Zalak - Instant appearance

445. Zivansh - Part of life

446. Zoraver - Powerful

What Naming Trends Are Popular in 2026?

New-age parents look for names that reflect personality and purpose. The 2026 trends show a clear preference for:

1. Short & Modern Names

Names under three syllables—Rey, Kiara, Mira, Aanya, Viaan—are becoming widely loved.

2. Nature-Inspired Names

Meaningful names derived from nature evoke calmness and positivity.
Examples include:

1. Avni (Earth)
2. Aarna (Goddess Lakshmi / water)
3. Ariv (Wisdom)
4. Neer (Water)

3. Mythology with a Modern Twist

Short mythological names are gaining popularity because they blend heritage with contemporary appeal.
Examples:

1. Vivaan
2. Ishaan
3. Samaira
4. Kavish

4. Unique Girl Names Indian

Names like Naavya, Ziya, Anvika, and Myra reflect individuality and elegance.

5. Revival of Traditional Names

Names with deep roots—Aaradhya, Riddhi, Siddhi, Harshita, Pranav—are making a strong comeback.

Which South Indian Boy Names Are in Demand?

South Indian names often carry rhythmic beauty and spiritual depth. Parents love names that celebrate culture while sounding modern.

Popular South Indian boy names trending now include:

1. Advaith
2. Yuvan
3. Darshan
4. Pranav
5. Dhanush
6. Sai Darshan
7. Arjun
8. Varun
9. Harsha
   

These names offer strong meanings and timeless charm.

Which North Indian Baby Girl Names Are Popular?

North Indian parents prefer graceful, meaningful names with divine or nature-inspired origins.

Top North Indian baby girl names trending are:

1. Aadhya
2. Myra
3. Prisha
4. Kavya
5. Riddhi
6. Jiya
7. Aanya
8. Tanvi
9. Inaya
   

These names strike the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

Why Does Choosing the Right Name Matter?

A child’s name becomes part of their identity forever—it influences confidence, cultural belonging, and personal pride.

The right name should:

• Carry a positive meaning
• Be easy to pronounce
• Fit a variety of life stages
• Resonate emotionally with parents

Choosing a thoughtful name helps your baby start their life with a sense of positivity and identity.

Selecting a baby name is one of the most memorable parts of parenthood. Whether you're exploring unique Indian names, modern Indian names, or culturally rooted options, this guide gives you clarity and direction. Use the A–Z lists to shortlist your favourites and pick a name that reflects love, meaning, and identity for your newborn.

Key Takeaways

1. Indian parents now prefer short, meaningful, culturally rich names.
2. Modern, unique girl names and strong, simple boy names dominate trends.
3. Names inspired by nature, mythology, and virtues are rising in popularity.

FAQs

1. What are the most popular Indian baby girl names right now?

Aanya, Inaya, Kavya, Aarna, and Myra are among the most trending girl names in India.

2. What are the top Indian baby boy names?

Vihaan, Arjun, Ishaan, Advik, and Aarav continue to be favourites among parents.

3. What are some unique Indian names for newborns?

Naavya, Ziya, Ariv, Anvika, Reyansh, and Samaira are modern and distinctive options.

4. Which modern Indian baby names are trending?

Rey, Mira, Kiara, Viaan, Ayra, Ivaan, and Meera top the modern list.

5. What are some short and easy-to-pronounce names?

Mira, Ria, Rey, Ira, Kiaan, Myra, and Om are simple yet powerful.

6. What are trending South Indian boy names?

Advaith, Sai Darshan, Pranav, Yuvan, and Dhanush are widely loved.

7. What are trending North Indian girl names?

Aadhya, Diya, Kavya, Tanvi, and Riddhi are among the top selections.

8. Any product recommendations for new parents?

For newborn comfort, choose the SuperBottoms Newborn UNO Cloth Diaper—gentle, reusable, and perfect for a baby’s sensitive skin. Pair it with the SuperBottoms Mustard Seed Pillow to support healthy head shaping. These essentials help parents start their journey with ease.

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